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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.62 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.62 and 107.22 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.62 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.62 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.62 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 18,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508.32/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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